Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuschkensis
ID:
743928

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkmen. 2: 302 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743261

Common Names

  • Tulipa kuschkensis
  • Kuschke's Tulip
  • Kuschke Tulip

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Description

Tulipa kuschkensis (also called Kuschke's Tulip, among many other common names) is a perennial bulbous plant native to Central Asia. It has long, linear leaves and produces yellow and red flowers in the spring. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Tulipa kuschkensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Tulipa kuschkensis is yellow with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tulipa kuschkensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from bulb division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing bulbs in spring.

Where to Find Tulipa kuschkensis

Tulipa kuschkensis can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Tulipa kuschkensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tulipa kuschkensis?

Tulipa kuschkensis

What is the common name of Tulipa kuschkensis?

Kuschke's tulip

What is the natural habitat of Tulipa kuschkensis?

Dry, rocky slopes and canyons in the southwestern United States

Species in the Tulipa genus

Tulipa cinnabarina, Tulipa kuschkensis, Tulipa julia, Tulipa kolpakowskiana, Tulipa kaufmanniana, Tulipa korolkowii, Tulipa lanata, Tulipa linifolia, Tulipa ingens, Tulipa greigi, Tulipa gesneriana, Tulipa iliensis, Tulipa hungarica, Tulipa humilis, Tulipa hissarica, Tulipa heterophylla, Tulipa heteropetala, Tulipa hoogiana, Tulipa praestans, Tulipa regeli, Tulipa platystemon, Tulipa schmidtii, Tulipa scardica, Tulipa saxatilis, Tulipa patens, Tulipa montana, Tulipa orithyioides, Tulipa ostrowskiana, Tulipa orphanidea, Tulipa altaica, Tulipa aleppensis, Tulipa alberti, Tulipa agenensis, Tulipa banuensis, Tulipa armena, Tulipa anisophylla, Tulipa dasystemon, Tulipa cypria, Tulipa clusiana, Tulipa cretica, Tulipa fosteriana, Tulipa foliosa, Tulipa ferganica, Tulipa dubia, Tulipa botschantzevae, Tulipa borszczowii, Tulipa boettgeri, Tulipa bifloriformis, Tulipa biflora, Tulipa carinata,

Species in the Liliaceae family

Amana edulis, Amana erythronioides, Amana kuocangshanica, Amana anhuiensis, Amana wanzhensis, Calochortus albus, Calochortus amabilis, Calochortus ambiguus, Calochortus amoenus, Calochortus apiculatus, Calochortus argillosus, Calochortus aureus, Calochortus balsensis, Calochortus barbatus, Calochortus bruneaunis, Calochortus coeruleus, Calochortus catalinae, Calochortus cernuus, Calochortus clavatus, Calochortus concolor, Calochortus coxii, Calochortus dunnii, Calochortus elegans, Calochortus eurycarpus, Calochortus excavatus, Calochortus exilis, Calochortus fimbriatus, Calochortus flexuosus, Calochortus foliosus, Calochortus fuscus, Calochortus ghiesbreghtii, Calochortus greenei, Calochortus gunnisonii, Calochortus hartwegii, Calochortus howellii, Calochortus indecorus, Calochortus invenustus, Calochortus kennedyi, Calochortus leichtlinii, Calochortus longibarbatus, Calochortus luteus, Calochortus lyallii, Calochortus macrocarpus, Calochortus marcellae, Calochortus minimus, Calochortus monanthus, Calochortus monophyllus, Calochortus nigrescens, Calochortus nitidus, Calochortus nudus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-289535: Based on the initial data import
Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.